Lack of flights, rising fuel costs hit tourismForeign visitors queue to check in for their flights at Suvarnabhumi airport. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)Insufficient inbound international flights and surging airfares are challenging the recovery of the Thai tourism industry. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the number of international flights is at only 30% of the pre-pandemic level. This could happen during the fourth quarter as Korean Air and Air Canada have confirmed their schedules for non-stop services. Korean Air has said that it would resume flights to Thailand in the fourth quarter.

Source: Bangkok Post July 04, 2022 02:25 UTC